Did good work! Had an issue when I got the vehicle back and they fixed it without question and quickly. Only issue is the wait to take your vehicle is about a month. And they are very pricey. But with classics, and without the extensive knowledge of an experienced mechanic, you get what you pay for. So far, been worth the price. Thanks Omar! Also, always responded to my texts. Attentiveness is great. read more

Ed Martin Garage - '69 Pontiac - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

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The mechanics are outstanding. Omar, thank you. Marvin Culbert the 1957 Continental mark II guy.

Best shop to go to for your classic car needs hands down. Omar and the gang are professional, honest, and really know their stuff. If you have a classic that needs some tlc, don't hesitate to come by Ed Martin. They do have a bit of a wait for new projects but that goes to show they are trusted for quality work! read more

I made my appointment for June 10, 2024. I met the owner and went through the issues with my 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Later in the afternoon, I received photos with all the issues and was quoted my price. Glenn, my mechanic, found several other issues once he started working on the car. Apparently, my previous mechanics reversed something in the rocker arms assembly, and no oil was getting pumped to my rocker arms. Parts were ordered. Once the rocker arm assembly was received and inspected, Glenn noticed one of the rocker arms assembly was faulty and ordered a replacement. Several days later, the replacement parts arrived, and my T-Bird was reassembled and back on the road. The car is running great. I am very happy with every aspect of my experience with this garage. The shop is very clean and the mechanics are very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I would highly recommend Ed Martin Garage to everyone who owns classic vehicles. They are now my go-to garage for my T-Bird. read more

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I had a terrible experience with these guys. The problem is, these mechanics assume that people are ignorant about cars, I'm no professional but I do have a lot of knowledge working on cars and I know the basics. But any way, the first sign I knew I was going to be ripped off was no estimate, I asked Mike and another older Caucasian male with long gray hair on 2 different occasions, how much would it cost to install a starter, they both started talking in circles and never estimated a price, what they did tell me was how much they charge for labor, which was like $168 per hour, I thought cool, with my knowledge of cars, I figured it shouldn't take more than an hour, give or take a few minutes, so I brought my vehicle to them. Next sign was a few days later, Mike sent me about 5 pictures of other things that were wrong with my car, I explained to him, just do what I asked u to do. A few days after that he calls me and says my neutral safety switch is bad, I ask him how much will it cost to fix it, he told me he'll call me back with the info. A few days after that, I call him to see what's going on, he tells me he fixed the neutral safety switch and he's charging $250, I then told Mike you were suppose to call me back with a price before you did that, he then starts fast talking and says he'll wave the fee, cool... A few more days go by he contacts me and say my battery, starter, and wires are bad and gave me a ridiculous price to replace them, I said no since my battery and starter have warranties, so I came to the shop took my old starter and battery and exchanged them for new ones, and I also bought brand new+ and - wires, battery cables, he told me he wouldn't charge me for removing these parts as if he was doing me a favor, so since I provided everything I needed him to install, I assumed that I would only be paying for labor and it shouldn't take more than 2 hours based of my experience with cars. After me being without a vehicle for 6 weeks now, they finally tell me they're done but I might have to tow it home, I asked why? Mike says your fuel lines may be clogged which was not a problem before. Since I work, when I came to retrieve my car the shop was closed and my hood and doors were open, I locked my and left because it wouldn't start. The next dayI confronted Mike about that, his response was, we leave all the cars open which was a lie... At this point I just wanted to get my car and pay, when I came into the shop to pay he had $1989 written on a receipt with my vehicles info on it, he brought up the other problems with my car and I told him don't worry about it and let me pay for the services, he then handed me a separate piece of paper that had $650 as the estimate/price he was charging, this was the first and only time I saw an estimate, I was upset but I kept my cool and paid and later that night had to tow my car home, when I should've been able to drive it home... About 3 days later I changed my suspiciously clogged fuel lines, and the starter was malfunctioning again which means it wasn't installed correctly and I paid for absolutely nothing...... So next I contacted the bureau of automotive repair, I explained everything that I've just explained right now, after some time their representative made a visit to the shop and that same day was able to get me $400 back due to negligence on their part, since they did install my starter I thought that was fair, I had no solid evidence for my fuel lines being clogged but I know they did it..... If anyone has had this experience with this shop, I encourage you to contact the Bureau of Automotive Repair, even though I work, I have a strict budget and I don't have money to just to give people, I was overcharged and disrespected as if I have no knowledge of cars, I noticed their specialty is older cars which made me decide to to go with them, big mistake, they're crooks who take advantage of hard working people who contribute to society positively, I was planning to have them do other repairs if things would've went well but now I wouldn't recommend then to anyone read more

Ed Martin Garage - This is the check they gave me for not doing good business - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

If you own a 1985 corvette, do not take your car to this shop. This auto repair shop has a new owner named Omar. He is unprofessional, has not knowledge of corvettes but he claims he can address and fix all mechanical repairs just to take your money and run to the bank. If you deal with this man you will be scammed into loosing all your money. Beware! I personally experienced the terrible work he performed on my 1985 corvette. read more

First of all, people have to realize that generally speaking, this is a shop that works on OLDER, CLASSIC cars. That said, the Ed Martin Garage is the best! I have two 1931 Model A Fords and they treat them like they are their own. I've had some work done on both and was more than satisfied, and if they can fix it without tearing everything apart, they definitely will! The facility is neat and clean - I'm reminded of the old adage that the floor is so clean you could eat off of it! The people are friendly and knowledgeable and do great work. Keep in mind, though, there is always a waiting list, so plan accordingly. However, you will not go wrong taking your (classic) car to the Ed Martin Garage. read more

Took my 72 Camaro to Ed Martin Garage because I had some hesitation upon acceleration and could not figure it out. I try to do everything myself but I was stumped. Turns out the intake manifold had a leak. Mike got back to me quickly and the issue was resolved in a couple days. Excellent service. This garage is a professional operation. The Camaro runs so strong now and I am very happy. It's hard to find good mechanics to work on older cars. These guys are special. The owner Omar is an honest guy and very knowledgeable and helpful. I know a lot of people with old classic cars and I will be recommending Ed Martin Garage to them. The wait is worth it. Don't waste your time with other half ass mechanics. read more

Ed Martin Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

This guy charged me $2200 to fix a couple of break lines and change out a sensor for my electric fans don't go to this guy he is a joke! I will never go back to this shop. He new exactly what he was doing charging me all that money knowing my engine was bad but decided to tell me my engine was "tired" after I had already paid him. read more

My 1963 Galaxie 500 needed a transmission rebuild, carburetor rebuild, new fuel pump, new fuel line to the carb, new shackle and bushings. What a great job they did. Their shop is very well run and they are quite good at what they do. I even went back and had my bumpers removed for chroming and they recommended paint and upholstery for me. Very good! Thanks Mike and Willy! Tell them Stan sent you! read more

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It had been more than ten years since I used Ed Martin's Garage but recently I took my PT Cruiser in because I suspected it had a bad front wheel bearing. They gave me a day in which to bring in the car, they determined it was, in fact, a bad wheel bearing, they replaced the bearing, and all was done in a very timely manner at a very fair price. Ed Martin's Garage will now be my repair facility of choice. If you ever stop in at Ed Martin Garage you'll note that they probably have the cleanest automotive repair facility in the universe. The floor is spotless, everything is put away that is not being used, it is an obsessive compulsive's dream shop. Perfect for me! read more

I have used Ed's for years now and they service all our family cars. They are always fairly priced, provide professional and excellent service, providing a job well done. I love Mike and Willy and all the mechanics, they do a GREAT job there. I would recommend them to anyone that needs car repair!!!. read more

I took my 1972 mercury comet here ...mike did an awesome job. They figured out the problem, gave me a quote and came in $50 under what they estimated. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Ed Martin Garage - 72 Comet - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

So I took my car here a few days ago and they saved me a lot of money. But to get to that point, it all began when my check engine light came on, I rushed over to a place near where I lived and had a full diagnostic test run. And the first place told me it was going to be a lot of money to get my car fixed. But they place didn't seem to really know what was wrong. And having heard amazing things about Ed Martin Garage I wanted a second opinion. I am glad I did. This place again saved me over a $1000 because they really did test out my car. If you have any car troubles this is the place to go. I highly, recommend it. read more

The guys here are completely awesome! I have been taking my Mustang to EMG for a while now and let me say that these guys know what they are doing. EMG is responsible for my Mustang running like a champ. The entire team is efficient, friendly and professional. The shop is clean and organized. Thank you for treating me with respect and for being honest repair Master Technicians. I would not trust any other shop to work on my car! read more

I was turned away at other well known shops in Riverside, saying my car was too old to work on. I took my car into Ed Martin Garage and they said yes they can work on it. This shop is great, knowledgeable, honest. Mike and Omar are great to deal with. I had the following done in past visits, cleaned out the fuel system, cleaned the tank, intake leak repair, AC repair. I am enjoying my classic ride this summer. Don't waste your time with other shops come here first. read more

They have been working on my vehicles for several years and always do a great job. Pricing is fair and the work is done right.

Called up to get a quote to replace my rear wheel hubs. Was told that they don't work on European cars, because they require to many specialty tools. Now normally this would be a valid response, however, to take the hubs off requires the following tools: 18 mm, 15 mm, 13mm and a 10mm socket or wrench. Now you may be asking yourself, why am I looking for someone to do the work, if I clearly know what tools it requires, well, I physically cannot get the hubs off. (It requires more strength that I currently possess, but then it again, getting my other tire off wasn't happening either. Thank you tire place for putting them on super tight.) I explained this to Willy when I called. Clearly they have enough business that they don't need or want mine. Too bad, because I really like finding indy shops that I can patronize when I need one. So, I'm still searching.... read more

I just want to say we will never take our 64 Chevelle anywhere else! We first took our car to Jonny Lightning in Corona and were told they needed to pull our motor and transmission out to fix the leaks and that it would cost $3000.00 just to do that! I had a funny feeling and wanted a second opinion so we took it to Ed Martin Garage and they called us within a hour and said they could fix the leaks, give us a oil change and tune it up for $615.11 WOW thanks for being so honest guys at Ed Martin. read more

I was calling around for some repair quotes for my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. I decide to see what Ed Martin's Garage would want to do a diagnosis and possible engine replacement. I spoke with Mike. He said the diagnosis would be $95 and the engine would probably be more than I paid for the Jeep. Sounded like he did not want the job. I asked again what that amount would be? Mike said $8,000! I told him he was almost four times the amount I had been given from two other shops. Thanked him, chuckled and said to have a nice day. Beware of price gouging here. Call around to back up their pricing. One star rating only because yelp needs a rating to continue. read more

We have been using Ed Martin Garage for several years now. Their quotes are always reasonable, and they give honest recommendations of work that is required. There is no sales pitch for unnecessary repairs, so you don't have to try to figure out what really needs to be done. Good customer service too. read more

I've just started taking my vehicles to Ed Martin Garage, but I've known about them for over 20 years. I used to deliver batteries to them in the 80's. Anyways, we own a few Fords and I just got tired of going to the dealer for services, way overpriced. I finally decided to take the plunge and start using a reputable and trustworthy mechanic outside of any dealership. The prices are reasonable and staff knowledgeable and courteous. I don't think I'm going anywhere else for a long time. Thanks for making my experience painless! read more